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F331 BOE

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 BOE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 95,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 94,831 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 94,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 94,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 94,133 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 93,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,004 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,998 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 87,936 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,770 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 78,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear service brake effiencies poor

pinhole in offside front outer c/v boot

Fail 30 Aug 2007 75,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear service brake effiencies poor

pin hole in offside front outer c/v boot

Fail 16 Jun 2007 74,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 61,073 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 61,073 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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F331 BOE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F331 BOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F331 BOE registered?

F331 BOE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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